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Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986)
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📖 Story
When police funding is cut, the Governor announces he must close one of the academies. To make it fair, the two police academies must compete against each other to stay in operation. Mauser persuades two officers in Lassard's academy to better his odds, but things don't quite turn out as expected.
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80
Strong recommendationChaotic comedy
EnergyChaotic and playful
ToneRebellious comedy
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited forlight laughs and easy entertainment
What to expect from this title?Expect rule-breaking comedy driven by mischief, rebellion, and a group dynamic that keeps the film lively.
Easy to enter quicklyBuilt for quick funClear and accessible mood
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Parental guidance
Suitable for family viewing with some guidance.
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Best suited forParental guidance
Content levelModerate content
GuidanceBetter with parental guidance
Rating methodDescriptive estimate
ConfidenceMedium
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight Police Academy 3: Back in Training is a 1986 film in the Comedy / Crime category from United States. Directed by Jerry Paris. Starring Steve Guttenberg and Bubba Smith. Runtime: about 84 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available.
Genre: Comedy / Crime, Released in 1986, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 84 minutes, Starring Steve Guttenberg and Bubba Smith.
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🚀Blockbuster8.97x
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Revenue massively outpaced the production cost
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💹 Return multiple: 8.97x📈 ROI: +797%🧾 Blockbuster
💰Budget
$12M
Reported production cost for this title.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$108M
Total reported box office return.
🚀Net gain
+$95.6M
Gap between revenue and budget.
🚀Return multiple
8.97x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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ROI +797%
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Runtime
84 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew

Steve Guttenberg
Carey Mahoney

Bubba Smith
Moses Hightower

David Graf
Tackleberry

Michael Winslow
Larvell Jones

Marion Ramsey
Laverne Hooks

Leslie Easterbrook
Lieutenant Callahan

Art Metrano
Commandant Mauser

Tim Kazurinsky
Cadet Sweetchuck
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Bobcat Goldthwait
Cadet Zed

George Gaynes
Commandant Lassard

Shawn Weatherly
Cadet Adams

Scott Thomson
Sergeant Copeland

Brant von Hoffman
Sergeant Blanks

Bruce Mahler
Doug Fackler
Director: Jerry Paris
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1What is movie Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986)?
It is a movie released in 1986 within the Comedy, Crime category.
2What is the story of Police Academy 3: Back in Training?
Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) is a movie in the Comedy, Crime category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Police Academy 3: Back in Training online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
4What is the rating of Police Academy 3: Back in Training?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 based on 1,368 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Police Academy 3: Back in Training?
Its runtime is about 84 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Police Academy 3: Back in Training best suited for?
A light watch that aims for easy entertainment, familiar rhythm, and moments that are simple to follow.
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